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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>See below for important convention reminders!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Scott Van Gorp, President<br>National Federation of the Blind of Iowa<br>Phone: 515-720-5282<br></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="mailto:svangorp@nfbi.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Email</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.nfbi.org/"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>Website</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <br></span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="https://www.facebook.com/National-Federation-Of-the-Blind-Of-Iowa-372681823082570/posts"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>Facebook</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <br></span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><a href="https://twitter.com/nfb_iowa"><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#0563C1'>Twitter</span></i></a></span><i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'> <br>Live the life you want.<br></span></i><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><br>The National Federation of the Blind of Iowa is a community of members and friends who believe in the hopes and dreams of the nation’s blind. Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> National Federation of the Blind [mailto:communicationsteam@nfb.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, May 29, 2019 4:31 PM<br><b>Subject:</b> Deadlines Approaching - 2019 National Convention is 6 weeks away<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=750 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14590&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/logo-01.png" alt="National Federation of the Blind"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p> <o:p></o:p></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%" style='width:100.0%'><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><h1>Preregister Now to Save! <o:p></o:p></h1><p>The National Federation of the Blind National Convention in Las Vegas is six weeks away--July 7 through July 12. Preregistration deadline is June 1. After June 1, registrants will need to register on-site at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Preregistration Cost by June 1: $25<br>On-site Registration Cost: $30<o:p></o:p></p><p>Preregistration banquet tickets are $70 online and will be $75 on-site. The banquet caps off an exciting week with a convention highlight where <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14605&qid=2771383">President Mark A. Riccobono</a> will deliver the <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14604&qid=2771383">annual banquet speech</a> that often delves into groundbreaking philosophical thought. Purchase the tickets online during the preregistration process.<o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14603&qid=2771383">Preregister now and save!</a><o:p></o:p></p><h2>Book Hotel before May 31 to Save<o:p></o:p></h2><p><strong>Guaranteed room rates end May 31--book now!</strong> Call the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino at 877-632-9001 to book your room. For NFB convention attendees, the nightly rate for singles, doubles, triples, and quads is $99. Hotel taxes are 13.38 percent and sales tax is 8.25 percent. The resort fee, normally $37 a night, is waived for NFB convention attendees. <o:p></o:p></p><p>Will you be sharing a room? Read <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14600&qid=2771383">Sharing a Room at Convention and How to Survive It with a Smile</a> from our latest <em>Braille Monitor</em>.<o:p></o:p></p><h2>Plan Your Itinerary and More<o:p></o:p></h2><p>Here are some recent resources for what to expect at this year's convention schedule:<o:p></o:p></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14601&qid=2771383">Blindness Skills - The Only Sure Bet in Vegas!</a> by Carlton Walker--includes NOPBC schedule<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14602&qid=2771383">Child Care During National Convention NFB Camp Infused with BELL Academy Activities </a>by Carla McQuillan--includes child care hours and costs<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Full agenda coming soon in June--Here is the overview: <o:p></o:p></li><ul type=circle><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Sunday, July 7—Seminar Day<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Monday, July 8—Registration and Resolutions Day<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Tuesday, July 9—Board Meeting and Division Day<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Wednesday, July 10—Opening Session<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Thursday, July 11—Business Session<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1'>Friday, July 12—Banquet Day and Adjournment<o:p></o:p></li></ul></ul><h2>Contact<o:p></o:p></h2><p>Additional details will be posted online at <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14592&qid=2771383">nfb.org/convention</a>. For more information, please contact us at 410-659-9314 or <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14593&qid=2771383">nfb@nfb.org</a>. See you in Vegas!<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";display:none'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=750 style='width:6.25in;background:#002F6D'><tr style='height:45.0pt'><td width=169 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14594&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1026" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-facebook-ms.png" alt="Facebook Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14595&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1027" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-twitter-ms.png" alt="Twitter Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14596&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1028" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-instagram-ms.png" alt="Instagram Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14597&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1029" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-youtube-ms.png" alt="YouTube Logo"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14593&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1030" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-email-ms.png" alt="Email Icon Image"></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=69 style='width:41.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14598&qid=2771383"><span style='text-decoration:none'><img border=0 id="_x0000_i1031" src="https://nfb.org/images/nfb/images/images/iof-donte-ms.png" alt="Donate to the NFB Icon."></span></a><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=169 style='width:101.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:45.0pt'></td></tr><tr style='height:18.75pt'><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:18.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>National Federation of the Blind | 200 E Wells Street | Baltimore, MD 21230 | 410-659-9314 <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr style='height:18.75pt'><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in;height:18.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><a href="http://:/civicrm/mailing/unsubscribe?reset=1&jid=12631&qid=2771383&h=df895720195e3b39" title=Unsubscribe><span style='color:white'>Unsubscribe</span></a> | <a href="http://:/civicrm/mailing/optout?reset=1&jid=12631&qid=2771383&h=df895720195e3b39" title="Opt Out"><span style='color:white'>Opt Out</span></a> | <a href="https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/url.php?u=14599&qid=2771383" title="Sign up for email newsletter"><span style='color:white'>Sign Up for Our E-newsletter</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=8 style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span class=street-address><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>200 E WELLS ST</span></b></span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'><br><span class=locality>BALTIMORE</span><span class=adr>, </span><span class=region>MD</span><span class=adr> </span><span class=postal-code>21230-4850</span><br><span class=country-name>United States</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></p></div><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:white'>.. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/msv5/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="1" alt="Web Bug from https://www.nfb.org/libraries/civicrm/extern/open.php?q=2771383" /><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>